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Home from vacation!
thank you all so much for your good wishes, and I think Robert had a ball posting and giving updates, first he said he needs his own screen name and avatar, but I wouldn't count on it, he was glad to be able to let you know what was happening, but his computer fun is fixing problems on the pc, and playing some of the…
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MAMMOGRAM
Ladies and Gents I had my mammogram last week and got the results today....NO EVIDENCE OF TUMOR OR CANCEROUS GROWTH!!!! HIP HIP HOORAY!!!! Nice to be able to come here and share this good news with all of you. Love, RE
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Start Chemo on Tues. - probably
Well, as far as I know, I will start chemo on Tues after the port is put in that morn. Nurse will call me Monday after Dr. T. gets the PET Scan (done this AM) and the results on Her2 (I think that's it). Have an EKG of some sort on Mon. morn. Susan
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One down, One to go!
Well, although I am still in "discomfort" (PAIN) this afternoon I got a letter with the results of my MRI from Tuesday~ and I quote: "We are pleased to tell you that your breast imaging study shows NO ABNORMALITIES"!!!!!! They didn't use exclamation marks or upper case letters, but I thought they are appropriate! I meet…
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Finding a little humor in the midst of chaos..
So, I had my MRI needle guided biopsy of that area near the chest wall Thursday (which I might add is the least dignified positioning.. and there is no lady like way to get into position)... They followed up this wonderful procedure with a mammogram of that breast... as if to add insult to injury... and don't you know last…
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A couple of Sunday laughs
ANSWER MY PRAYER--PLEASE Jonathan, the Vicar's very young son asked his father, 'Daddy, I notice every Sunday morning when you first climb into the pulpit to give your sermon, you bow your head for a moment. What are you doing?' The father answered, 'I'm asking the Lord to give me a good sermon.' Jonathan inquired, 'Then…
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Financial problems: Hospital and chemotherapy bills,
Balance billing: the hospital and Chemotherapy office want the difference between billing charges and amounts allowed and paid by my insurance. My outstanding balance $30,00. How can I safe myself from the bankruptcy? All suggestions are welcome
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LTD denial
I am a cancer survivor; I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3 about at the age of 46. Over the past 12 months I had four surgeries, six chemotherapy treatments, 8 weeks of radiation and currently on hormone therapy. During my cancer treatments I was on Short Term Disability paid by my employer. After I exceeded my…
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another website for free hats
Hats off to Chemo. org provides free sleep caps, turbans, bucket hats, etc. to chemo patients.
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Hey All
I've been reading here for a couple of weeks and finally decided to jump in. I'm (gasp) 59 years old. I've always done my breast exams in the shower. Note to self-you can miss a lump until your left nipple goes south. Surgeon explained that you should do self exams dry and lying down. Not much help now. Anyway, July 2, I…
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GOOD NEWS.GOOD NEWS
HI,THE LAST POST I DID I DIDN,T KNOW IF I WAS GOING TO GET MY PET SCAN DONE BECAUSE THE INSURANCE WON,T PAY FOR IT.I HAD TO FILL OUT FOR FINACIAL AID AND THEY ARE GOING TO COVER SOME OF IT.AND I GOT MY RESULTS FROM THE PET SCAN AND IT IS NEGATIVE.THANK GOD.I AM WAITING FOR ONE MORE TEST RESULT.AND I WILL KNOW IF I NEED…
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Colorful Post....
OK, secret is up!! How are some of you posting in color and putting cute little hearts and stuff by your name. Inquiring minds want to know. Time to spill the beans!! (oh, remember that game? "Don't spill the beans"!! Love to play it, but I always lost). :O) Pammy
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Sorry I'm Late...
But I'M BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had bell out today to attach my computer to it's super service. This real nice young man turned up and.....couldn't get it going, he said the computer was fine, the modem was fine, they just weren't talking to each other... I nearly cried, he even offered me his lap-top to…
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One down, One to go!
Well, although I am still in "discomfort" (PAIN) this afternoon I got a letter with the results of my MRI from Tuesday~ and I quote: "We are pleased to tell you that your breast imaging study shows NO ABNORMALITIES"!!!!!! They didn't use exclamation marks or upper case letters, but I thought they are appropriate! I meet…
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scared
i have just had breast cancer operation , lyhmph nodes came back with cancer..stage 3. they want me to take a test where they put radation thru my veins..i have cancelled twice scared of reaction.dont know how i am going to do chemo if i cant even do that. first visit to cancer center wed aug 19, to find out when i start.
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Not ignoring you, I promise
Hello my dear sisters. Just a quick note to let everyone know I am not ignoring you, but am dealing with many issues that need my immediate attention. I think someone once said not only do we have cancer to deal with, but cancer & finances, cancer & relationships, cancer & life, etc. I think I was given the honor of…
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Cats out of the hospital
Hi everyone cat is home now moving well but very slow still has to have the drains in until next week i made her a good lunch and she is settling in she had the laptop since monday that is why i did not post she read all of your posts but was unable to post herself because the hospital had poor internet connection
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Day 20,21,22,23,24 of Pammy's Rads
Wow, you know it all becomes so routine when you can post a whole week and realize everyday was the same! Nothing exciting or unusual to break up the monotony. I can not use the aquafore (strange, as I have never had an allergy in my life) because it made me itch and itch AND itch some more (hubby was considering giving me…
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BC sister's help me make it thru by MRI today - I had an allergic reaction
MRI w/dye at St. Joseph's. I immediate had an allergic reaction to the dye, but fought my way thru the 30 minute procedure. Suck a simple procedure, but I freaked out. Narrow, confined and wrapped like a baby on a thin table. Face down. This will be a piece of cake, or so I thought until the saline solution was…
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Laugh of the day
Undies Little Susie goes home from school and tells her mom that the boys keep asking her to do cartwheels because she's very good at them. Mom said : " YOU should say NO - they only want to look at your undies". Susie said: " I know they do that's why I hide them in my backpack"!!
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Favourite song? Maximum of 3
I just HAD to do this........ 1. Wasted Time - Eagles 2. Father and Son - Cat Stevens 3. Little Pink Houses - mellencamp A bit sad maybe.........But there ya go.........Hugs Jxxxxxx
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Weekend Plans....
Alright everybody,TGIF!!What are you all up to this weekend? Mimi,just let me know when you want this post back-you are much better at it than I! Tonite we are going over to have dinner with a family we are friends with,and I'm going to try out my 22 rifle that I got for my birthday(that's right everyone,mellow outdoorgirl…
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just got a call and I'm scared...
I fnally called my surgeon's office and talked to the nurse... She didn't really know how to read the path report but here is what she said... i had a histologic grade 2 and i had those calcifications in both breasts.. and there was something about IIA??? I am so afraid of what that all means.. my Doc is out of town and…
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Derbygirl (((((((( Belated Happy Birthday ))))))
Hey Derbygirl!!! I'm so sorry I didn't get this out yesterday!! Happy Happy Birthday... I know it was yesterday, but I'm gonig to claim fog brain from the two adavan they gave me befor my proceedure yesterday... still no excuse!!! I hope you had a wonderful day filled with lots of wonderful surprises.... hugs to you... and…
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Reaction to Blue tracer injection
Hello Three weeks ago I had lumpectomy and node dissection, was given the tracer injection the day before surgery, it was injected 4 times around the nipple. A couple of days after the surgery I noticed the sites of the injections were red and swollen and by the end ot the week it was actually worse, and pained me more…
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CASH FOR CLUNKERS -- I hope you all enjoy!
CASH FOR CLUNKERS .... If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish, and my paint job is getting a little dull. But that's not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up…
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need help!!
Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, stage IIA. An MRI showed the right breast healthy. Just found out it entered a lymph node through a biopsy, it was not detected in the pysical exam. The surgeon suggested half chemo before the surgery to remove the lump, and half after. The reason was to shrink the tumer, to kill any…
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Starting "Vacation" tomorrow
Well, here I go again...surgery tomorrow to redo my implants due to the rippling. I was so much more excited last time with just the thought of shedding those rock hard expanders. Now I'm nervous just praying that the second time is a charm. My previous motto was "this is not a dress rehearsal so please get it right!". As…
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HONORING MY MOM
I mentioned this in another thread but decided to give it it's own space. Today is the anniversary of the loss of my Mother, a wonderful woman. If you are interested I wrote a tribute to her which can be found in the expressions gallery or in the blog section on my page her at CSN. By best to all my sister's in pink! Hugs,…